Christina “Christie” Samulevich , LCSW

Many people reach points in life when challenges leave them feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Christina "Christie" Samulevich recognizes how exhausting it can be to cope with difficult experiences or major life changes alone, and she focuses on offering direction and practical support to ease that burden.

Christie brings clinical training and hands-on experience to her work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW, which means she has advanced social work training to support mental health and wellness. She has experience working with diverse client populations and draws on that background to help clients explore their goals, identify coping strategies, and take realistic steps toward relief.

In sessions she aims to create a nonjudgmental setting where clients can be candid and authentic while considering new ways forward. Christie emphasizes collaboration, meeting people where they are, and supporting each step of the journey. She also acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and encourages clients to be proud of themselves for seeking help and investing in their well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Christina “Christie” Samulevich draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each client. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client’s own experience, offering empathy, validation, and support to help people clarify values and move toward meaningful change; it is especially useful for building self-understanding and trust in the therapeutic relationship.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with more balanced alternatives. CBT is often helpful for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills and strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change-focused strategies to help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be particularly beneficial for those coping with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christie will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and then recommend or combine methods that best support progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not possible, while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support.